Fiat 500e Gelateria Edition EV – ice-cream van concept
Hot weather is synonymous with ice cream for many, and Fiat United Kingdom has created a one-off concept called the 500e Gelateria Edition, based on the Fiat 500e Convertible, as the UK …
2024 Porsche Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid debuts – PHEV with 739 PS, 950 Nm; 0-100 in 3.7s; 90 km EV range
This is the new Porsche Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid SUV and Coupe, which are the latest additions to the facelifted line-up that was first revealed back in April this year. Dubbed “the most …
2024 BMW X5 Protection VR6 – based on facelifted X5 M60i xDrive; resists AK-47 fire, grenades, 15 kg of TNT
Following the global debut of the fourth-generation BMW X5 facelift in February this year, the German carmaker is now presenting a version of the Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) that will appeal to …
Vietnam’s VinFast is the world’s third most valuable automaker in terms of market value after Tesla, Toyota
The price of VinFast shares climbed 21% on Monday (August 28, 2023), continuing the upward momentum from last week and quadrupling the Vietnamese carmaker’s market value to USD160 billion (around RM743.8 billion). …
Dongfeng Nammi 01 – new EV brand brings compact hatchback model with solid-state battery
Chinese manufacturer Dongfeng has launched Nammi, a new brand to compete in the compact electric vehicle segment with vehicles featuring the likes of the Wuling Air EV. The Nammi brand is an …
2023 Toyota GR Corolla gets minor tweaks in Japan – new bolts, air ducts, exclusive Cyan Metallic colour
Toyota has announced some minor updates for the GR Corolla, which will be sold in limited numbers in Japan via a lottery application process that is currently ongoing until September 11, 2023. …
2024 Mercedes-Benz EQB facelift debuts – styling, kit tweaks; 5 or 7 seats; up to 292 PS, 536 km EV range
The Mercedes-Benz EQB joins the EQA in receiving an update before it arrives in European dealerships next year. Changes to the SUV with available three-row seating are similar to its smaller sibling, …
Chery Omoda 5 EV will be assembled in Indonesia in 2024 – launching in Malaysia next year too, as a CBU
At the recent Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) 2023, Chery displayed the two SUVs that were recently launched in Malaysia - the Omoda 5 and Tiggo 8 Pro - although the …
Toyota C-HR discontinued in Thailand – second-generation crossover not confirmed for this market
2019 Toyota C-HR with GT bodykit, BIMS 2019 The Toyota C-HR has been discontinued in Thailand as the TNGA-C platform-based crossover has been taken off sale in the kingdom, Headlight Magazine has …
2024 Mercedes-Benz EQA facelift debuts – new front end; updated MBUX; up to 228 PS, 560 km EV range
The Mercedes-Benz EQA has been given a slight facelift just a little over two years after its initial debut in January 2021. Apart from some visual changes, the all-electric crossover also receives …
2023 Toyota Corolla updated in Malaysia – new 12.3-inch instrument display, USB-C, wheels; from RM140k
Besides introducing the new Toyota Corolla GR Sport today, UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) also updated the existing 1.8E and 1.8G variants of the C-segment sedan in Malaysia. The former now retails at …
2023 Toyota Corolla GR Sport now in Malaysia – tuned suspension; sportier exterior, interior; from RM153k
As promised, UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) today officially launched the new Toyota Corolla GR Sport, which joins other sportified models like the Hilux GR Sport as well as the Corolla Cross GR …
Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV spied in Kuala Lumpur – three-row EV in Merdeka livery; local launch soon?
The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV could be next from the brand to make its Malaysian arrival, if this Merdeka-themed example is any indication, which was sighted in the Suria KLCC premium parking area. …
BYD’s electronics division set to acquire US firm Jabil’s mobility business in China for USD2.2 billion
Chinese electric carmaker BYD has announced that its electronics subsidiary has entered into a deal to acquire US-based electronics manufacturer Jabil's electronics manufacturing business in China for USD2.2 billion (RM10.24 billion). Specific …
Proton S70 – new Perdana based on Geely Preface?
Proton is set to introduce its new sedan, which is expected to be called the S50, in the near future. The upcoming car, based on the Geely Emgrand, will sit at the …
Polestar to work with Mobileye autonomous driving tech in Polestar 4 EV; China deliveries by end of 2023
Polestar will be working with Mobileye for the Polestar 4 to become the first production vehicle to feature Mobileye Chauffeur autonomous driving technology, which will be integrated with ECarX and will also …
Volkswagen California Concept previews new PHEV campervan due in 2024 – based on latest T7 Multivan
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles (VCV) chose this year’s Caravan Salon trade fair in Düsseldorf to present the California Concept, which previews a production version that will be sold in 2024. The California name …
Gemilang Bersama Triton UGC contest – celebrate this Merdeka with Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia, win prizes
Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia (MMM) has announced its latest campaign, the Gemilang Bersama Triton UGC Contest in celebration of this year's national day. The contest, which runs from August 28 to September 17, …
2023 Toyota bZ4X in Malaysia – EV crossover with 71.4 kWh battery, 500 km range, 204 PS, coming next year?
Toyota aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 and firmly believes that “eco cars will contribute to the environment only when they come widespread.” However, with a presence in 204 countries, each …
2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE350+ AMG Line in Malaysia – 669 km EV range; 292 PS, 565 Nm; priced from RM420k
The Mercedes-Benz EQE is the fifth electric vehicle (EV) to be launched by Mercedes-Benz Malaysia after the EQS, EQA, EQB and EQC. First launched in December last year, the EQE was initially …
